Trails

Sycamore Trail

  • Open Season: Open year-round: Not open to biking or horseback riding. 
  • Length: 1.2 miles 
  • Surface and difficulty: Moderately easy mowed path 
  • Information: The Sycamore Trail begins at the visitor center and ends in the parking lot. This loop winds through the coastal prairie and the riparian riparian
    Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.

    Learn more about riparian     zone along the creek.

Horseshoe Lake Trail

  • Open Season: Open year-round: Not open to biking or horseback riding. 
  • Length: 0.85 miles 
  • Surface and difficulty: Moderately easy mowed path 
  • Information: The Horseshoe Lake Trail begins and ends at the small parking area and kiosk on the auto tour. This trail starts by crossing the bridge over Coushatta Creek and loops along Horseshoe Lake and the riparian habitat. An observation blind gives a hidden view of the water and any waterfowl or wading birds that may be using it. At the far end of the trial is a covered observation platform, offering shade while viewing the tallgrass prairie. 

Auto Tour

  • Open Season: Open year-round: Open to biking. Not open to horseback riding. 
  • Length: 4.2 miles 
  • Surface and difficulty: Gravel road; moderate to difficult if walking 
  • Information: A good way to observe wildlife from the confines of your vehicle! This road is also available for walking, jogging, and biking. The road loops back to headquarters and has little incline. Careful crossing the cattleguards and be aware there are cattle grazing in the area.